Let me
confess up front that I found out about this on MT Waggin’s blog.
Not only
does she take incredible photos of the incredible place she lives, and loves
dogs and other critters, she has a good soul.
Babies and doggies are great ice-breakers when we are out and about - they help remind us all of what all people have in common, and think a little less of competition and other crap. But boy, is dancing a universal bonding thing or what!
Babies and doggies are great ice-breakers when we are out and about - they help remind us all of what all people have in common, and think a little less of competition and other crap. But boy, is dancing a universal bonding thing or what!
This is
the sort of thing that restores a little faith in human nature – well, in this
case, a lot of faith in human nature –
and inspires hope that social media can be a powerful force for good.
Break the
Chain
One Billion Rising is a global campaign calling for
an end to violence, and for justice and gender equality.
On
February 14, 2013, a one-day event will be held, a call for one billion women
around the world to walk away from their homes, businesses, and jobs, and join
together to dance in a show of collective strength… The word
"billion" refers to the one billion women who are survivors of abuse.
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| Founder of the movement, Eve Ensler |
As of
September 20, 2012, people from 160 countries have signed up to take part in
the campaign.
And yes, there are blokes and boys taking part: in the European Parliament clip there is a chap who even looks a bit like Kevin 07. [He simply refuses to go gentle into that good night.]
And yes, there are blokes and boys taking part: in the European Parliament clip there is a chap who even looks a bit like Kevin 07. [He simply refuses to go gentle into that good night.]
I don’t
have the stomach to go looking for reminders of why hope is so important. The
following samples of rehearsal mobs showing this truly is a global thing are
all safe.
Can’t
wait for the big day!
choreography
etc!
